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In praise of RITUALS

Christmas always rustled. It rustled every time, mysteriously, with silver and gold paper, tissue paper and a rich abundance of shiny paper, decorating and hiding everything and giving a feeling of reckless extravagance.

✢ Tove Jansson, Finnish author, born 1914

For many in the West, December is all about heading towards Christmas Day. For some it is a celebration of their Christian

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